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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 681. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí by rank attached to each divisional protective services unit in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36958/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 833. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant public health nurse posts in each CHO in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36956/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (17 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 834. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons on the waiting list to see a consultant cardiologist at St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny; the average waiting time to see a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36957/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A recent survey revealed that residents in County Carlow must travel an average of 40 km to their nearest accident and emergency department, a car journey of approximately 37 minutes. Because we do not have an adequate public transport system people must use any other mode of transport. There is nothing suitable for any kind or urgent travel. In Kilkenny, they have a marvellous scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the provision of public transport for Carlow town; when such a service can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Statement of Strategy 2021-2025: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the representatives from the Department . Statements on strategy are important for the period 2021 to 2025. All of us have a role working with local authorities to provide the best service we can to people. There are many issues I wish to address in the Department's strategy to deal with local authorities. I heard this morning that millions of euro worth of funding has been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Statement of Strategy 2021-2025: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I also want to talk about the threshold to qualify for local authority housing. That needs to be changed, and I know the Minister is working on it. The tenant purchase scheme was never brought in - it has never been used. It was announced approximately two years ago and no one is able to use it. The following is something about which I have a real bugbear. Do our guests feel that the...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister. He was here this morning when we had the representatives of the Department in and they spoke about the statement of strategy to cover the period from 2021 to 2025. That is about strategy and policies. The 31 local authorities are doing their best but we need proper policies and procedures, whether it is to do with homelessness, mental health, disabilities, thresholds...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have brought up with the Minister several times the issue of capital funding for Carlow. To me this is still an issue. I know the Minister is working on it. I welcome it. My biggest concern is that after Christmas we will still have Covid-19 - it will be with us for a long time yet. How many businesses will actually reopen? It is a concern. I can see it now with people buying online....

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have Carlow. That is why I brought it up. I wanted to ensure Carlow was in that plan. I had to ask the Minister whether Carlow was in it.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is a very good one.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I had to ask the Minister nicely.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 34 - Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Supplementary) (12 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am ensuring that the Minister keeps it in mind.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As we are all aware, in the coming weeks we approach the publication of the final report of the commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes. This publication and surrounding story will most certainly be an emotional time in our storied history. A raw wound will be reopened and we must do all we can to heal that wound. It is important that those who have contacted us feel...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: National Disability Inclusion Strategy: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: It is so important that we listen to the concerns and deliver on them. Covid-19, in particular, has been very hard on people with disabilities as services have been cut. Availing of services and going to work are part of one's life and routine so it is important that we realise the hard time people have gone through. It is important that we make sure all the services are up and running...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I mentioned Myshall but I did not go through all of the names.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As I said, I did not go through all the names because there are so many. I welcome this €32 million for broadband for County Carlow. It is essential now more than ever that we make sure the delivery is quick. I know from working with Carlow County Council that it will be fully supportive of this. I know the people of County Carlow will welcome this. We must make sure it is there...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I, too, have been inundated with calls from my constituents about the poor state of broadband in County Carlow. This is especially true in rural parts of the county. Now more than ever, a robust Internet connection is required for all constituents working from home and also to prevent isolation in these challenging times. It is important for us to keep connected, and there is an urgency...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: IDA Ireland (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 78. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the number of IDA site visits for County Carlow in each quarter of 2020 to date; the percentage of visits in the county as a percentage of the number of visits nationally in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34718/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: IDA Ireland (10 Nov 2020)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 84. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the additional incentives the IDA has in place to encourage foreign direct investment outside Dublin and adjacent counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35054/20]